The strangely ascetic race of asuras exist to sow ruin and destroy the works of the gods, in whatever form they assume. Some among their number are of a more individualistic bent, using their powers and the might of united asuras to ferret out secrets using psionic powers. These are the chikram asuras, infernal specialists with eclectic tastes and a decadent lust for secrets and hidden information, especially that torn from unwilling minds.

Borderline renegades among their own, primarily lawful race, chikram are tolerated by their fellows for their unique skills, and large asura enclaves will include at least one of these insectile interrogators. As proficient with their unholy swords as they are with their mental powers, chikram asuras are sometimes found in the courts of rulers both mortal and from Realms Beyond, as bodyguards, spymasters and torturers.

On Porphyra
The unholy asuras watched in disgust as The Calling brought the gods to Porphyra, a world blessedly free of their divine influence. They have, since then, allied themselves with whatever Elementalist movement would have them. Chikram asuras are common in the courts of the Vhirs and Rajas of The Pyynian Coast, seemingly with Vortain’s approval.